Smartphone Apps For Your Garage Door

Posted on 7 December 2015

An option available to current and new garage door owners alike is a smartphone app that allows you to use your smartphone in place of a separate garage door opener remote. If you are about to install a new door, you may want to look into getting this option. Take a look at both the pros and cons to see if this newer entry in the world of smartphone applications would work for you and your home. [Read More]

Is Your Garage Door Ready For Hurricane Season?

Posted on 2 June 2015

If you have watched the news lately, you have probably noticed that there has been some unusual weather in some parts of the world recently. It is important to remember that  June 1 was the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season and scientists expect at least half a dozen storms that are severe enough as to be named. Although the numbers of  expected hurricanes are lower than many previous years, tornadoes continue to be a natural disaster that takes lives and ruins property. [Read More]

Knowing Your Options With Garage Doors

Posted on 22 May 2015

Like many people, you might rely on your garage door every day. After frequent use, your garage door can experience a lot of wear and tear. You may need to replace it throughout your life, so it is important to choose the type that will serve you best . To help you make the best choice, here is an overview of the types of garage doors available: Tilt-Up This type is appropriately named. [Read More]

How To Paint A Wood Garage Door

Posted on 5 May 2015

There are many benefits to having a garage door, from its natural appearance to the ability to paint it any color you like. If it is time to paint your garage door to freshen it up, these tips will come in handy. Start With a Clean Door Before you paint your garage door, make sure it is clean, front and back. The first thing you should do to clean the door is sweep it. [Read More]

About Me

Garage Door Safety

My name is Audra, and I am a child care specialist. I want to point out a danger that many parents do not understand, and that is garage doors. Many modern garage doors include a safety feature that will stop the garage door from falling if it hits an object on the way down. However, many homes still have the older styles of garage doors that do not have this feature. As a result, children can be injured or killed after being trapped underneath a garage door. I hope that my blog will raise awareness about garage door accidents and the dangers their children may face.

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